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Air Show Rock Star, Michael Goulian, Warns GA Pilots Not To Be Complacent

MADISON, WIS. – Air show performer and pilot for the Red Bull Air Races, Michael Goulian, urged a group of 80 fellow general aviation pilots, March 21, 2011, to learn from his example. Like all pilots, Goulian has at times … Continue reading

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National Aviation Trades President Meets With FBO Management & Tenants

MADISON, WIS. – Jim Coyne, President of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) flew his Beechcraft Baron to Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. at Dane County Regional Airport, March 9, 2011, to share with tenants and management what’s happening in Washington, and … Continue reading

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Wipaire Releases Single Point Fueling System For Quest KODIAK

SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – Wipaire, Inc. has announced the certification of its Wipaire Single Point Fueling System for the Quest KODIAK. The system can be installed on the aircraft in either landplane or seaplane configuration. The Wipaire Single Point … Continue reading

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Branch County Memorial Airport & Airport Consultant Honored At Michigan Airport Conference

LANSING, MICH. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Bureau of Aeronautics and Freight Services named Branch County Memorial Airport in Coldwater, Michigan, “Michigan Airport of the Year.” The award was presented February 17, 2011, during the 20th Annual Michigan … Continue reading

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Grand Rapids-Itasca County Airport Hosts Minnesota Airports Conference

GRAND RAPIDS, MINN. – The Grand Rapids-Itasca County Airport (GPZ) is the host airport for the Minnesota Airports Conference, April 13-15, 2011 at the Sugar Lake Lodge, sponsored by the Minnesota Council of Airports and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, … Continue reading

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2050, WAAS Approaches & Airport Security Topics At Minnesota Airports Conference

GRAND RAPIDS, MINN. – The Minnesota Council of Airports and the Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics will hold their annual Airports Conference, April 13-15, at the Sugar Lake Lodge in Grand Rapids. The MN/DOT Department of Public Works will be … Continue reading

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Iowa Aviation Conference To Be Held In West Des Moines

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – The annual Iowa Aviation Conference will be held April 20-21, 2011 at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel & Conference Center (I-35 & University Avenue). The conference provides the opportunity for Iowa airport managers, fixed … Continue reading

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An Evening At Lambeau Field At 56th Annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference

GREEN BAY, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation Conference will be held May 2-4, 2011 at Hotel Sierra/KI Center in Green Bay. Headlining the speakers will be Wisconsin Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb; Wisconsin Aeronautics Director David Greene; EAA President & CEO … Continue reading

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Tragedy Strikes Franklin, Younkin Family Again; Aviation Community Rallies To Aid

Kyle Franklin and Amanda Younkin Franklin, a young husband and wife wingwalking team, were seriously injured following an accident at the Air Fiesta 2011 air show in Brownsville, Texas, on March 12. Both received serious burn injuries when Kyle, who … Continue reading

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